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Monday, November 22, 2010

We're happy to have Joshua Graham with us today talking about his book, Beyond Justice. To learn more about Joshua and his book, read on!

Publisher: Dawn Treader Press 2010

Cover blurb: THE DESCENT INTO HELL IS NOT ALWAYS VERTICAL…Sam Hudson, a reputable San Diego attorney, learns this when the authorities wrongfully convict him of the brutal rape and murder of his wife and daughter, and sends him to death row. There he awaits execution by lethal injection.
If he survives that long.
In prison, Sam fights for his life while his attorney works frantically on his appeal. It is then that he embraces the faith of his departed wife and begins to manifest supernatural abilities. Abilities which help him save lives– his own, those of his unlikely allies–and uncover the true killer’s identity, unlocking the door to his exoneration.
Now a free man, Sam’s newfound faith confronts him with the most insurmountable challenge yet. A challenge beyond vengeance, beyond rage, beyond anything Sam believes himself capable of: to forgive the very man who murdered his family, according to his faith. But this endeavor reveals darker secrets than either Sam or the killer could ever have imagined. Secrets that hurtle them into a fateful collision course.
BEYOND JUSTICE, a tale of loss, redemption, and the power of faith.

1) How did this story come to you?
After hearing a sermon on forgiveness illustrated by the story of Dennis Rader, the BTK serial killer, I felt moved to explore the nature and extent of human and divine forgiveness. I challenged many of my own beliefs and values in this book.

2) Tell us about the journey to getting this book published.
It took a great deal of persistence. You have to learn to discern good counsel from useless criticism, take the good and discard the rest. And you can’t take rejections personally. When I learned about how many bestselling authors had faced numerous rejections before getting published, it gave me a better perspective on the matter. Interestingly, the work only just begins after your book gets published. Next comes all the promotion to let people know your book exists!

3) Tell me three things about yourself that would surprise your readers.
a) I am a classically trained musician (cellist) with a bachelors and masters degree form Juilliard and a doctorate from Johns Hopkins.
b) Before becoming a full-time writer, I worked in the IT field for over a decade. My last position was Director of Operations at an IT firm.
c) One of the odd jobs I had as a college student was as a sales representative selling new cars in one of the largest Honda dealerships in the United States.

4) What are you working on now and what's next for you?
I am currently completing a YA Fantasy (first in a series) which my six-year-old (at the time) son had asked me to write for him. Keep an eye on my website for the release of a collection of my short fiction in an anthology. I also have another suspense thriller DARKROOM, which I’m hoping to see released soon as well.

5) ) Parting comments?
Spend time with your loved ones every day. Treat each day as though it were your last on Earth. Because in the end, it’s the relationships and their love you carry with you into eternity.

BEYOND JUSTICE is an Amazon and Barnes & Noble bestseller and is available in trade paperback here.
It is also available for Barnes & Noble nook here and Kindle here.
You can also purchase it for the iPad, Kobo and SONY Reader at their respective stores, or at Smashwords.com

Suspense, murder mysteries are not my usual genre. Due to the included Christian message and great reviews on nook Facebook, I had to check it out. Awesome, soul searching book! Looking forward to your next book! BEYOND JUSTICE would be an asset to my DTB collection!

Fantastic book! I've read it three times and I can't help but be riveted every time! This is more than a well-written story, it is an exploration of what forgiveness truly means. I can't wait for the next book!!!

Enjoyed reading the interview about Joshua Graham. As a fellow musician, I find it interesting to see how many writers are also musicians. I think it must have something to do with the creative process. I play the bassoon, which often doubles the cello part when the composer doesn't know what else to do with us! I own a cello and have tinkered around with it but I much prefer the bassoon.

I heard about this book somewhere else and thought it would be something I would enjoy reading - please enter my name in the drawing. Thanks!

What a great topic to write about. that would have to be the hardest person to forgive and I think people who can give forgiveness for such a crime are the most wonderful faithful people. God Bless them.I really wnt to read your book and added it to my list.Thanks for a great interviewHeidiheidijohnjeff@verizon.net

This happened in our town. Kelly Currin Morris has been missing since 2009, Her body was found this year and her husband and father-in law have been charged for the murder. For our own peace of mind, I know we should forgive. A challenge beyond vengeance, beyond rage, beyond anything we believe we could be capable of: to forgive the very man who murdered Kelly who was a very faithful person. But this endeavor is so hard for me. BEYOND JUSTICE, a tale of loss, redemption, and the power of faith would help me toward the goal of forgiviness,God Bless You!Rebeccarbooth43(at)yahoo(dot)com